New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Facing Assault Charge In Thursday Shooting
Wilmington Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:57 p.m. on September…
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Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Fatal Crash
Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Thursday night. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on September…
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Pedestrian Struck And Killed Thursday Near Newport
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Wilmington. Officials said on September 18, 2025, at approximately…
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Two Charged In July Murder, Third Sought By FBI
New Castle County police have charged two juveniles in connection with the July 22 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Mateo Renato Banegas in New…
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Man Charged With Aggravated Menacing
Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Robert George, of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, following a road rage incident that occurred on Monday evening in Wilmington. Officials said…
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Scooter Rider Trapped Under Vehicle Wednesday
WILMINGTON, Del. — A serious traffic collision in New Castle County left a scooter rider critically injured after he was struck and trapped…
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Carjacking Suspect Was On Probation And Wanted At The Time
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with a carjacking that occurred last month in the city. Officials said on August 18,…
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Man Shot In Broad Daylight Tuesday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 5:39 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of West 3rd Street. A 32-year-old…
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State Looking To Raise Fees Again
Delaware officials are considering raising entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for state parks in response to sharply rising operational costs and record…
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Charges Pending In Fatal Police Chase
Wilmington Police have confirmed that charges are pending against a 33-year-old man following a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning after he…
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